Building Automation Estimator

Overview

DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Automation Engineer to join a dynamic team in the Lawrenceville, GA area. The successful candidate will develop accurate cost estimates, scope narratives, and risk assessments for new construction, retrofit and service-upgrade Building Automation Systems projects, ensuring proposals are competitive.

Working

Location:

Lawrenceville, GA.

Pay Range: $90K - $112K (depending on experience)

Base hours/

Schedule:

M - F, 7am - 3:30pm (40 - 50hrs per week)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement, Short/Long term disability, performance bonus and more

• Document Review – Analyze architectural, mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings; specifications; and bid addenda to define BAS scope and clarifications
• Quantity Take-Offs – Perform detailed counts of controllers, I/O points, field devices, conduit/cable, and labor hours using digital take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam, Planswift)
• Cost Modeling – Build itemized Bills of Material (BOMs) and labor allocations in the estimating platform (Accubid, Sage Estimating, or similar); apply regional labor factors and vendor quotations
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination – Solicit, evaluate, and level quotes for specialty sensors, panels, and installation subcontractors
• Value Engineering – Identify alternative devices, sequences, and network topologies that reduce cost without sacrificing performance or spec compliance
• Proposal Generation – Draft scope letters, inclusions/exclusions, pricing breakdowns, and cash-flow projections; participate in bid reviews and hand-off meetings with Project Management
• Risk Assessment – Maintain a assumptions-and-risks register, noting design gaps, long-lead items, and cybersecurity or integration complexities
• Historical Cost Database – Update unit-price libraries and labor productivity factors based on post-project close-out data and vendor price changes
• Customer Interaction – Attend pre-bid site walks, answer RFIs, and present estimates to owners, GCs, and MEP engineers
• Estimating experience in BAS, HVAC controls, electrical, or low-voltage systems
• Strong ability to read MEP/control drawings, sequences of operation, and network risers
• Proficiency with Excel plus at least one professional estimating tool (Accubid, Sage, Trimble, etc.)
• Solid understanding of BACnet, Modbus, and IP network architectures and their labor/material cost drivers
• Familiarity with RSMeans, NECA, or SMACNA labor units and regional cost indices
• Excellent written communication for clear scope narratives and proposal letters
• OSHA-10 certificate (or obtained within 60 days) and basic understanding of job-site safety practice

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
• Experience estimating integrations with major BAS platforms (Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Distech, Alerton, Schneider)
• Exposure to design-assist or design-build delivery methods and early-stage ROM budgeting